Fugitive Murder Suspect Sought in Philadelphia, Getaway Driver Charged

PHILADELPHIA — A 26-year-old man was shot and killed in North Philadelphia on the afternoon of July 6, prompting a murder investigation that has led to one arrest and a citywide search…

Teen critically injured after being struck while crossing Lysle Boulevard in McKeesport

MCKEESPORT, Pa. — A 15-year-old boy was critically injured Tuesday evening after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross a busy intersection in McKeesport, police said. The Allegheny County Police…

Man found shot dead after multi-vehicle crash in East McKeesport

EAST MCKEESPORT, Pa. — A man was found dead from a gunshot wound following a multi-vehicle crash late Thursday night in East McKeesport, according to Allegheny County Police. At approximately 11:48 p.m.,…

Fugitive found hiding under bed after multi-county warrant sweep

Fugitive Duquesne man found hiding under bed in West Mifflin apartment PITTSBURGH, PA — A man wanted on multiple bench warrants across three counties was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after sheriff’s…

Major drug bust against Philadelphia based trafficking operation in New Jersey

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Five people have been arrested and charged in connection with a sprawling fentanyl trafficking operation stretching across the tri-state area, following a yearlong multi-agency investigation that culminated in the…

McKeesport man arrested after brutal stabbing in Arnold home invasion

ARNOLD, PA — A McKeesport man is in custody after allegedly forcing his way into an Arnold home and stabbing a woman during a domestic dispute early Saturday morning, police said. Key…

Young Woman Injured in Early Morning Shooting

MONESSEN, PA — Authorities are investigating a shooting that injured a 23-year-old woman outside a private club on Knox Avenue early Thursday morning. Monessen Police and the Westmoreland County Detective Bureau responded…

Woman facing additional charges in shooting death of 16-year-old Kevin Wilson

WILKINSBURG, Pa. — Authorities have filed additional charges in the March 31, 2024, shooting death of 16-year-old Kevin Wilson, bringing the total number of suspects facing homicide charges to four, Allegheny County…

NHL Player’s Stanley Cup rings recovered after his house was burglarized in Pennsylvania

SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS, PA — The Allegheny County Police Department has confirmed that Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin’s three Stanley Cup Championship rings, initially reported stolen during a burglary at his Sewickley Heights…

Illegal immigrant sentenced for Apple gift card scam at Western Pennsylvania Wal-Mart stores

HARRISBURG, PA — A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for orchestrating a scheme to steal and alter Apple gift cards from Wal-Mart stores in Western…

Man sentenced for Apple gift card scam targeting Western Pennsylvania Walmart stores

HARRISBURG, P.A. — A Chinese national has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for orchestrating a large-scale Apple gift card theft scheme across Walmart stores in Western Pennsylvania, Attorney…

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Penn Hills Man Arrested on Rape Charges

Penn Hills Man Arrested on Rape Charges **Pittsburgh, PA** - A Penn Hills man, Raymond Byrdsong Jr., 38, was taken into custody after being charged with raping his former girlfriend. Byrdsong is…

Two Men Beat Co-Worker at Sandwich Shop After Service Dog Petting

PITTSBURGH — Two men have been arrested and charged with aggravated assault after a workplace altercation at a Jimmy John’s sandwich shop in downtown Pittsburgh left a coworker hospitalized in critical but…

Cookie drive honors late teen firefighter, supports first responders’ mental health

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude for its inclusion in an annual holiday cookie drive honoring the memory of Mark Matesic, a 16-year-old junior firefighter who died by…

Wilkinsburg man pleads guilty to firearm charges after FBI raid

Pittsburgh, PA – A Wilkinsburg man admitted in federal court to illegally possessing firearms and trying to obstruct their seizure after investigators uncovered multiple weapons inside a local residence, prosecutors announced. Javon…

Shippenville man sentenced to over 21 years for child exploitation crimes

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A Shippenville man was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for crimes related to the sexual exploitation of…

Teen fatally shot in Glassport; suspect detained after bus escape attempt

GLASSPORT, Pa. – Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old male in Glassport after a physical altercation escalated to gunfire on the 500 block of Monongahela Avenue. Allegheny County 911…

Turtle Creek Man Captured for Probation Violation

Turtle Creek Man Captured for Probation Violation **Pittsburgh, PA** - A Turtle Creek man, Ramon Whitley, has been apprehended on a bench warrant for probation violation, according to an announcement by Sheriff…

Paraprofessional Charged After Striking 10-Year-Old Special Needs Student at Sto-Rox Upper Elementary School

**Incident at Sto-Rox Upper Elementary Leads to Charges** **Pittsburgh, PA** - The Allegheny County Police have pressed charges against an adult paraprofessional following an incident at Sto-Rox Upper Elementary. On Monday, the…

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Stabbing Incident Under Investigation in Whitehall Borough

Stabbing Incident Under Investigation in Whitehall Borough **Pittsburgh, PA** - The Allegheny County Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating a reported stabbing in Whitehall Borough. The incident occurred Sunday evening, with County…

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